Common Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for NIFT 2026

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for NIFT 2026

Ritika JonwalUpdated on 02 Feb 2026, 12:57 PM IST

Hello aspiring candidates! As NIFT 2026 for admission to its design degrees is quickly approaching, students are under a great deal of tension to perform well. When preparing for the NIFT 2026 exam it's important to avoid certain common mistakes that can affect your performance and make you score less. Refer to this article to understand some of the most common mistakes for students that are needed to keep in mind while preparing for NIFT 2026 exam curated by the experts.

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for NIFT 2026
Common Mistakes to Avoid While Preparing for NIFT 2026

Common Mistakes to be avoided by students preparing for NIFT 2026

Here are some of the most common mistakes that are seen to be made by students over the last years in the NIFT exam and needed to be avoided by the students to score high:

  1. Lack of Proper Study Plan

Students should make a thorough study strategy because focusing too much on one area of the test (such as sketching) and ignoring other areas (such as general knowledge or Numerical ability and Analytical Aptitude) can result in poor NIFT exam scores.

  1. Ignoring Importance of Innovation and Creative Thinking

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Every applicant is encouraged to think creatively in the NIFT entrance exam. The majority of applicants spend minimal time using alternative creative methods like ideation, sketching, and visualization and instead rely on rote memorization. Invest time in creating designs and innovative thinking as this will aid you the most on the Creative Ability Test (CAT) for NIFT 2026.Therefore, students need to have a great emphasis on NFT drawing questions.

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  1. Ignoring Updated NIFT 2026 Exam pattern and Syllabus

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Aspiring candidates for the NIFT entrance exam are advised to go through the NIFT exam pattern 2026 and NIFT 2026 Exam syllabus to understand the topics and types of questions that can be asked from each section.

  1. Lack of Time Management

Improper time usage whether during preparation or during the NIFT exam will cost you a lot of opportunities. Not preparing for time management will lack students' efficiency and accuracy during the actual exam and can also cause anxiety as students won’t be able to solve all the questions in a given time.

  1. Neglecting Current Affairs and General Knowledge

The General Knowledge and Current Affairs section is used in the General Ability Test exam (GAT). Avoiding the GK questions for NIFT 2026 means losing vital points in your final score. Hence, aspiring candidates can subscribe to newspapers, observe the fashion world, and be aware of major events happening around the world.

6. Not solving NIFT Previous Years' Papers and mock tests

An aspirant must maintain speed and accuracy by regularly practising the questions from NIFT previous years' papers in their preparation for the NIFT Exam. Time management is crucial here as outlined in the past. Regularly take NIFT 2026 mock tests and solve NIFT sample Papers under timed conditions.

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7. Ignoring Mental and Physical Well-being

It's acceptable to feel nervous or stressed throughout the NIFT exam, but excessive exam anxiety or stress will impair your performance. Approach every topic with confidence and engage in mindfulness and relaxation exercises.

Other Useful Study Resources - NIFT 2026 Exam (Free PDF Download)

It is important for students to refer to important NIFT books and resources for effective NIFT study plans. Students can go through these free PDFs and resources for the candidates to effectively prepare from.

10 Free NIFT Mock Tests of BDes with Detailed Solutions

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NIFT B.Des Sample Papers with Solutions

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NIFT 2026 Most Important Topics

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NIFT Communication Ability and English Comprehension (A Complete Guide)

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NIFT 2026: Quantitative Ability Section (Full Study Material)

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NIFT 2026: Analytical Ability Section Study Material

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NIFT Official BDes CAT Sample Questions with Solutions

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NIFT UG - A Complete Preparation Guide

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NIFT UG 2026 Last Minute Preparation Tips & Mock Tests

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Have a question related to NIFT Entrance Exam ?

HELLO,

I am providing you the link below through which you will be able to download the NIFT Question papers with solutions PDF

Here is the link :-

https://design.careers360.com/articles/nift-question-paper

In the above link , you will get the direct links to download the year vise question papers with solutions ,

Hello,

Yes, a diploma holder in Computer Engineering can apply for the NIFT entrance exam , but only through the lateral entry route.

NIFT allows candidates with a 3-year or 4-year engineering diploma from a recognized board to apply for B.F.Tech (Fashion Technology) through lateral entry. The diploma must be

Hello aspirant,

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has determined the official date for NIFT 2026 applicant registrations, which is expected to open in November 2025. Online applications will be accepted through January 2026.

For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:

https://design.careers360.com/exams/nift-entrance-exam

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Hello Neharika

These are the topics which are most important in the Current affairs section in respect to NIFT Entrance Exam:

1. National and International Awards and Honors
2. Government Schemes and Initiatives
3. Sports
4. Appointments and Newsmakers
5. Science and Technology
6. Indian and World Economy
7. International

Hello,

According to the sources, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) entrance exam for 2026 will be held in February 2026. Also, the registration period may open from November 2025.

I hope it will clear your query!!